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Thunder Rout Lakers 125-107, Lead Series 2-0

5/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 at Paycom Center, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Chet Holmgren posted 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, with Ajay Mitchell scoring 20 and Jared McCain adding 18 on 7-of-11 shooting.
Oklahoma City was without Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery), Los Angeles missing Luka Doncic (hamstring) and listing Jarred Vanderbilt doubtful.

History

Historical Context

After the Celtics ended a 22-year title drought by beating the Lakers 4-2 in the 2008 Finals, the rivalry intensified: Boston’s 66-16 record and “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen contrasted with Los Angeles’ 57-win season led by Kobe Bryant. The Lakers rebounded to capture the 2009 championship, underscoring how injuries have repeatedly shifted playoff momentum.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 at Paycom Center, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Chet Holmgren posted 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, with Ajay Mitchell scoring 20 and Jared McCain adding 18 on 7-of-11 shooting.
Oklahoma City was without Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery), Los Angeles missing Luka Doncic (hamstring) and listing Jarred Vanderbilt doubtful.

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